a big surprise and birthday celebrations

Yes, it has been forever since I last blogged. But believe me I have very good reason. 

Where to start?

First. You remember my sick computer. It is no longer. I am the proud new owner of a Mac...oh yeah! I've been wanting to go Mac for sometime now, but just couldn't justify buying a new computer since mine was still chugging along, but then that nasty virus hit. The really smart computer boy that lives here spent many hours fixing the poor old computer and he did get it back up and running, virus free and with an upgrade to Vista, but the family surprised me and decided it was time for me to have a new computer! 

I'm more than just a little excited! Now all I have to do is learn how to do everything the "Mac" way. 

However, while I was sans a computer, we celebrated a birthday.

The really smart computer boy turned 15!

Incredibly hard to believe that my baby is 15 and in high school. It is his tradition to go to Sapporo's for dinner on his birthday and as always we had a great time and such good food!

He requested the traditional Blackley birthday cake...chocolate cake with fluffy marshmallow frosting. This is my Dad's favorite cake and what my Mom always made for him and when Gary and I got married, I made it for him and it is now his favorite and it's Duncan and Jesse's favorite too. (Good thing it's so easy!)

Duncan at 15!

• smart
• funny 
• picky about clothes 
• counting the days until he can get his driving permit  
• loves riding motorcross 
• plays World of Warcraft   
• always has a smile 
• has braces 
• caring 
• still will give his mom a hug and kiss (yay!)  

Happy 15th birthday bud!